Addiction Clinic

Lunawa Hospital off Moratuwa

Mainly set up to treat pharmacologically for withdrawal symptoms
Heroin addiction is at its highest level in this region
A few cannabis and alcohol addicts also come for treatment
The local Magistrate of this area refers many addicts to this clinic
Some come due to the persuasion by their families
Many come on their own initiative
Provides psychological assistance for motivation, social acceptance and financial management
Educates the carers (Parents, Spouses or Guardians) to deal with and facilitate the addict through difficult periods when intense pain occurs.
Mainly facilitated by volunteer psychologists / counsellors
Mr Duminda Wanigasekera of Samutthana facilitates the training of Psychological intervention through Counsellors and Carers and provides supervision for them.
He also trains SLV’s British Psychological graduates to gain knowledge and insight on treatment for addiction

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